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Photographer Todd Glaser and Kelly Slater released 'Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves,' a book that documents 15 years of friendship and a global search for waves. The post ‘Kelly Slater: A Life of...

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Oceanographic magazine has just announced their 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year winners. The post Ocean Photographer of the Year Competition Announces 2024 Winners first appeared on The Iner...

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The Montauk surf community showed up big for the world premiere of Drew Maloney's short film celebrating its unique character. Good vibes ensued. The post Capacity Crowd Packs HOMETOWN HYPE: Mont...

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Photographer Jack Bober captured stunning imagery from Supertubos ahead of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal. This wave is one powerful beachbreak. The post Gallery: Supertubos Showed Its Teeth Ahead...

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On December 18th, New Jersey surfers awoke to a rare day. Pat Nolan was on the beach to document a day that will surely be remembered for a long, long time. The post 10 Photos of Maxing New Jerse...

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One of the better waves in Madeira, Portugal, is known as Jardim do Mar, which, when translated to English, means "Garden of the Sea." The post 20 Photos From a Wild Session at Jardim do Mar, Mad...

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Even with plenty of action through different parts of the Pacific, it was Layer's paddle-in highlight that stole the show. The post Albee Layer Steals the Show at Jaws with a Bomb to Open the Big...

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The Padang Padang Cup did not run this year, despite it being the 20th anniversary and one of the best contests ever. But that doesn't mean Padang didn't go. The post Despite a Slow Indonesian Su...

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When Hurricane Franklin swung past Nantucket, that tiny, idyllic, isolated island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, surfers knew that good things were on the way. The post 10 Stunning Images From the ...

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Photographer Chris Tran captured a few incredible photos from an absolutely insane swell that hit Nantucket as a result of Hurricane Franklin. The post Hurricane Franklin Kicked Up Some Insane Lo...

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During the passage of Idalia, photographer Christa Doyle captured a brief moment where all the chaos aligned to create a perfect wave in Orange Beach, Alabama. The post All Time: Idalia Stirs Up ...

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Every year, Oceanographic Magazine holds a competition for best ocean photographer of the year, and the finalists for 2023 are pretty incredible. The post Check Out the Finalists for Ocean Photog...

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"Salitre" features the work of Carvalho, Joao "Brek" Bracourt, Pedro Mestre, Helio Antonio, and Tó Mané, some of the best surf photographers in Portugal. The post ‘Salitre’ Is One of the Be...

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It was one of the biggest days at Supertubos in recent memory. Although I’ve been to Portugal, I’ve never had the good fortune of seeing Supertubos in person. The post Diary From Portugal: Th...

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It's hard to imagine Carcavelos getting much better than it was yesterday. When it's on, well, there's no place like it. Here are the photos that prove it. The post 17 Photos From a Wild Day of S...

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The Eddie Aikau Invitational was the biggest surf event of the decade and it was more than just a surf contest. This is the glory and chaos in photos. The post The Glory and Chaos of the Eddie Ai...

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The historic Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay was one for the books. But with 35-30 foot waves and 50,000 people spectating, it was chaotic. The post Here’s What Spectators Went ...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/what-it-took-to-make-it-to-the-eddie/

João Moreira just won the trials of the Perfect Chapter powered by Billabong, cementing his spot into the main event at Carcavelos Beach in Portugal. The post 24 Photos of João Moreira Winning ...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/perfect-chapter-portugal-joao-moreira-wins-trials/

Los Angeles surfer Nick Ferrara recalls one of the heaviest beat downs of his life — the price he paid for the best wave of his life. The post The Photo Sequence (and Story) of One Unreal Los A...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-photo-sequence-and-story-of-one-unreal-los-angeles-barrel/

January has been especially good to skiers and snowboarders in the Sierras, with atmospheric rivers dumping feet of snow over the past month alone. The post 11 Photos That Prove It’s Been a Leg...

https://www.theinertia.com/gallery/11-photos-that-prove-its-been-a-legendary-january-in-the-sierras/

Photographer Jared Brown snapped this amazing aerial shot of square waves hitting the beach in Orange County. It's a rare and beautiful phenomenon. The post Photographer Snaps Stunning Aerial Sho...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/square-waves-orange-county-aerial-photography-stunning-picture/

Few swells in recent memory have snuck into as many West Coast nooks and crannies as the one we just witnessed. California's '50-Year Storm' delivered. The post California Surfers Enjoy Fruits of...

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Marcus Paladino got this image of Kalum Temple Bruhwiler at golden hour in Tofino, and it's one that really sticks out to us as a photo to remember. The post One Stunning Image of Golden Hour In ...

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Nate Hawes braved the cold to get this stunning image of a frozen A-Frame on a freezing January morning. It was worth the cold hands and chilly cheeks. The post All-Time: ‘How I Captured This F...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/all-time-how-i-captured-this-freeze-frame-of-a-frozen-a-frame/

Kalani David tragically passed away in Costa Rica on September 17. A paddle out was held for him at the Huntington Beach pier. He will be sorely missed. The post Photos From the Kalani David Memo...

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Sean McDonald captures moments and memories of broken boards, good waves, and a carefree approach to a trip with friends old and new. The post Broken Boards and Observations of a Generation Gap i...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/broken-boards-and-observations-of-a-generation-gap-in-one-carefree-surf-trip-with-friends/

"One more wave" are the three most dangerous words in surfing. Photographer Byron McLoughlin learned it can be important to really call it after that next one. The post When ‘One More Wave’ W...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/when-one-more-wave-was-almost-one-too-many-for-this-photographer/

Jose Postigo heard stories of the Mentawais his entire life but it wasn't until this most recent swell that he got his first chance to come see it in person. The post Photographers Score in the M...

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/photographers-score-in-the-mentawais-too/

Brandon Sears was born and raised in Laguna Beach.The beauty of his home didn't really hit home until he began to photograph it. Now he knows it's all-time. The post All-Time: When All the Elemen...

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The All-Time series showcases images that stop us in our tracks, from sessions we’d all like to have experienced. Here's one from Paul Greene. The post All-Time: ‘These Are the Days That Make...

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